Secret Springs & Swimmin' Holes • Mountain West
55 hidden oases worth the trek
55 springs they don't put on Google Maps. Some are 106°. Some are 'holy sht cold.' All of them are worth the drive.
55 hot springs & swimming holes. Beat the heat, find your secret spot.
What's Included:
- 55 hot springs & swimming holes
- Natural hot springs
- Alpine swimming holes
- Waterfall plunges
- Water temperature guides
- Access difficulty ratings
- Safety protocols included
- Best seasons to visit
What You'll Learn
Place-based learning designed for real exploration
After this TripKit, you'll know:
- Locate hot springs across Utah using geological indicators
- Explain how geothermal activity creates hot springs
- Assess spring safety including temperature, depth, and access risks
- Apply flash flood awareness protocols for canyon springs
- Time your visits to avoid crowds at popular springs
Designed with evidence-based instructional design principles.
Real knowledge transfer, not just pretty pictures.
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✓ 53 destinations
✓ Instant access after purchase
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Deep Dive Stories
Homestead Crater
Scuba Diving Inside a 10,000-Year-Old Volcano
Only warm-water scuba diving destination in continental U.S. Geothermal spring (90-96°F) inside a 65-foot tall beehive-shaped limestone dome. 10,000+ years of travertine formation. Year-round swimming, snorkeling, diving.
Diamond Fork Hot Springs
From Secret to Overcrowded - The Instagram Effect
Case study in social media's impact on wilderness. Went from <20 visitors/day (pre-2010) to 500+ (2018). Cascading turquoise-blue sulfur pools. 4.5-mile hike. Permit system implemented 2021. Lessons about loving a place responsibly.
Mystic Hot Springs
Bathtubs on Mars - Utah's Most Photogenic Geothermal Wonder
Utah's most visually striking hot spring: vintage cast-iron bathtubs on blood-red travertine terraces. Artist-run bohemian retreat. Adjustable temperatures (95-110°F), overnight camping, stargazing, clothing-optional zones. Instagram icon.
Sample Destinations
A preview of what's included. Purchase to access the 53 destinations currently in this collection.
